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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.47, 711.86 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.47, 711.86 and 310.41 is: 464.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.47 : 711.86 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.47/711.86 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.47x = 711.86 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.47x = 220,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,966.91/475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.73

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